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“Having interviewed him for Sky, what struck me most was what he said on air: his comments about winning mentality, his obsession with preparation and training, his ability to always set new objectives and create extraordinary motivations for himself.

“In those words, in which I sincerely found myself, there was the essence of sport. It explained why champions have something more.

“He’ll discover what Juve are about by himself, in everyday life. Not just in Turin. Juventus are everywhere because they have fans everywhere.

“He’ll soon discover what a great responsibility and honour it is to play for their shirt.”

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Meanwhile, Sami Khedira has extended his contract until the summer of 2021.

The Germany international joined Juventus from Bayern Munich on a free transfer in 2015.

He has scored 20 goals in 113 appearances for the Old Lady.

“I just extended my contract at @Juventusfc until 2021,” Khedira wrote on Twitter.

“Since my first day I’ve had a special feeling and it quickly felt like home here.

“I’m very proud to be a part of the great history of the club and of the Juventus family.